1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I): Hepatitis B Vaccine Training
Bloodborne pathogens training must include information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including its efficacy, safety, how it is given, the benefits of vaccination, and that the vaccine and vaccination are offered free of charge.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $22,839 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (3), NC (3), OR (2).
- Related part: 1910.1030(g) Communication of hazards to employees (976 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I) is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(I) Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge; 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1030.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: VA (3), NC (3), OR (2), NV (1), AK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| THE BUCKEYE RANCH, INC. | GROVE CITY, OH | $14,518 |
| D KOVAL, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $5,977 |
| PENINSULA FAMILY DENTAL CENTER | SOLDOTNA, AK | $2,344 |
| VANTAGE REAL ESTATE GROUP | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $0 |
| MAHANT HOSPITALITY WILLIAMSBURG LLC | WILLIAMSBURG, VA | $0 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(g) Communication of hazards to employees 976 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2) Information and Training 961 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) 410 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii) 200 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii) 193 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv) 142 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B) 130 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A) 61 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(D) 35 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N) 27 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(1) Labels and signs 15 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(1)(i) Labels 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What vaccine information must training include?
Efficacy, safety, method of administration, benefits of vaccination, and that it is offered free of charge.
Is the hepatitis B vaccine free?
The training must explain that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge.
Which standard requires this?
29 CFR 1910.1030, bloodborne pathogens.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.